OK, just got the amp. It is TINY. I mean, really tiny. I don't know if pictures even convery the tininess of it. I've never seen a Xin Supermicro, but it can't be any smaller than this thing. Very nicely packaged, seems very well-made. Obviously, there's no volume adjustment. Between my Sony A818 and Ety ER-4Ps w/ S-cable, it sounds good, though I haven't listened enough yet to say how good. Volume-wise, the ER-4Ps without the 4S cable seem to have just about the same volume as they do with the amp + cable. Which is basically what I was looking for. So I can get the 4S sound with the 4P volume. Soundstage seems a bit wider with the amp, and a bit more bass as well, but those are based on very brief listening.

Two things are for sure: 1) I'll have no trouble fitting this amp in my shirt pocket or front pants pocket along with the A818 & 2) it was worth the price I paid!

OK, I've done a lot more focused listening and here are my conclusions, based on my listening with a Sony NWZ-A818 and Etymotic ER-4Ps (with 4s cable):

    * Volume with the 4s cable + FiiO amp is almost identical to unamped 4p cable, but sound quality is much better

    * With the 4s cable, the amp adds volume equivalent to about 8 clicks on the A818 volume meter -- in other words, level 22 with the amp is about equivalent in volume to level 30 without the amp

    * Comparing equivalent volume levels with and without the amp, I prefer the sound with the amp. Hard to pinpoint what exactly I like better, but it's subjectively better. Soundstage is a bit wider, overall sound seems a bit more precise and open. Bass is boosted a bit, but it's not overwhelming and bass is still tight.


Overall, even without the volume boost it gives me for high-impedence phones, I prefer the sound with the amp. Given the price, size and sound quality I'd say this is a no-brainer. If you need a volume control or power switch (power is cut by unplugging headphone jack) look elsewhere. But if you want a tiny, great-sounding amp at an amazing price, I'd highly recommend giving the FiiO a try.

One other side benefit for me: the headphone jack on the Sony is at the bottom, and I'd always kind of wished it were at the top. With the FiiO configured the way I have it, the headphone jack is now at the top.

P.S. I wish there were an apparent easy & reversible way of opening the case to see what's inside, but there doesn't appear to be. The size appears almost identical to Xin SuperMicro and I am wondering if they cloned that amp (without the Xin's volume control).

I got mine today (that was some fast shipping from Hong Kong! ), and I am not disappointed. The sound quality is as good as my uamp107. The sound signature, however, is different - the bass is more emphasized (which is not a bad thing when paired with the IM716). It is a huge improvement over the standard HP jack on my ZVM.

The amp is small (2.17' X .9' X .58'). I saw many pictures of it, and I was still surprised when I took it out of the box.

For what I paid for it ($13) well worth the 'investment'. It's definitely a winner in the SQ/$ category.

edit: dang! it's even driving my vintage K240's (600 ohms)
BY Kabeer

Got my today also. I will let it burn for a while before I give any impressions. It doesn't look like it has any big caps that need to burn in though.

EDIT: Can't help myself, will leave some short impressions anyway.

The fiio is (at least before burn in, but I do not believe that burn in will change much) not completely neutral. As other have stated, it definitely gives the sound more body. I especially belive that it has a bumb in the lower midrange as well in the bass. This makes it add just a bit of warmth to the sound.

is this the best price??
cause some one is selling at a price of RM30 only.
might consider revising your price.
PM me the best price. Thanks.

Interested, any MOQ?

I'll take a black one. It's reasonably priced, I wouldn't mind trying one out.

Casey, the last time I accidentally overpaid for the wireless mice I ordered by RM6. I ordered 2 mice at RM24 each = RM48, but I paid RM54. You requested for my bank account and ID to return my money, which I thought was very polite of you.

I'm wondering if I can use that money instead to pay for the shipping, and save us both the hassle of dealing over and over again with banks.

Sorry if this should be in a PM. Cheers!

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Added on December 22, 2008, 12:18 pmAlso, what kind of input does this this have? I'm assuming it's a typical 3.5mm headphone jack input.

No problem man. I'm wondering in particular if you have the E5 availabe for sale instead of the E3?

bro..

RM35 already include postage ah..??

it can use for 2.5 mm head or not..????

regards

balachan

=o... another nice addition. Not sure if I wanna get any since the earphone I'm running currently is on 12ohm impedence. ^^

casey, i have plantronics 350 and Razer Moray.

compatible with both?

pm me please.

bro..

RM35 already include postage ah..??

it can use for 2.5 mm head or not..????

regards

balachan

Good seller with great bulk again However I do not need this. I waiting for HP branded wireless mouse as it was shown in your earlier bulk. Do PM me if you are bringing in those. Free bump.

Bro,

No MOQ is required, TQ.

We are ordering soon, and you definitely get your set before 8th of January 2009 if anyone order before 26th/Jan.

Will put your name now in the list, and inform you again when we are collecting payment.

TQ for supporting   


ORDER LIST

kgk6411  = 1 , Black
kayaun = 1 , Black
apaigeniuz = 1 , Black
me!   = 1 , Black

Bro, it is not 26th of January it is 26th of December 

Kinda wish to get one but... I couldn't find much use of it since I'm using earphones on my mp3 more than on laptop.

PS: I don't plan on getting anymore mouse lol. Having too much right now. and all of them comes from you.